Superintendent Mine Engineering

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Belong at AngloGold Ashanti Australia and make gold a part of your story. A story of exploring, mining, and processing one of the world’s most sought-after precious metals.

What we do goes beyond mining. We support communities in which we operate, championing environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Come and be a part of our team, a team committed to building a better future. Be known. Be valued. Be recognised. 

About us

At AngloGold Ashanti, we pride ourselves on having a collaborative workplace that is focused on providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We want to create an environment where people feel comfortable to bring their whole, authentic self to work and feel safe, respected, and valued while doing so.

AngloGold Ashanti is one of the world's largest gold producers with operations and projects spanning across four continents. Our globally diverse, world-class portfolio is supported by focused exploration in the established and new gold producing regions of the world. We offer a working environment that allows every employee to contribute, learn and flourish.

In Australia we own and manage the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, and the Tropicana Gold Mine (70% AGA owned 30% Regis Resources). These are two of Western Australia’s premier gold operations, with ongoing investment and exploration taking place across both open pit and underground operations at each site.

The Opportunity

At AGA we celebrate diversity – diversity of thought and experience is important to us. We look for people that have an abundance of willingness and are up to the challenge of making a difference.  With this in mind, if you feel that you may not tick all of the boxes below but believe you have something unique to contribute to our team, we strongly encourage you to apply – let’s have the conversation.

We currently have a rare permanent opportunity for a Superintendent : Mine Engineering to join our Underground Mining team at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine.

Accountable to the Director: Technical Services, this role is responsible for leading a team of Engineers to create and implement short- and medium-term plans required to operate the underground mine.

Offered on a FIFO 8/6, 4/3 roster from Perth or Kalgoorlie, we offer a quick commute and a direct flight to camp and site.

Role Purpose:

Producing of mine plans to support all mining activities of the underground mine including forecasts and budgets, integration of all mining functions including grade control and exploration and providing cross-functional technical and cost inputs in relation to mining and infrastructure studies and continuous improvement projects.

The primary role is to lead the team in the production of mine designs, schedules and ventilation strategies and plans, to enable the underground mine to meet budget physicals in a manner consistent with Company’s Vision and Values.

Accountabilities:

• Lead a team of seniors and engineers to develop the short and medium-term mining plans, including ventilation strategies and plans
• Liaise with different functions in the mine to assess risk and opportunities
• Deliver physicals schedule and cost schedule for the underground mine with accuracy commensurate with the confidence of the reserve or resource for the full asset life
• Optimise operational plans and schedules to maximise the value to the business
• Assess mining methodology options to improve both cost and production metrics
• Define the staffing and equipment requirements to achieve mining plans
• Actively review and enhance future plans to uplift productivity
• Providing guidance and mentoring to young Engineers

About You

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo.  To be considered, we would like to see you have:

• Tertiary level qualifications in Mining Engineering or equivalent
• Over several years operational or technical experience in an underground role and mine
• Working experience in leading technical teams
• Demonstrated DESWIK proficiency
• Broad range of leadership, managerial and technical skills relevant to large scale bulk and semi selective underground mining
• Sound understanding of the mining value and risk drivers in the business unit
• First Class WA Mine Manager’s certificate of competency will be highly regarded
• Prior experience in project management is desirable
• Existing and ongoing valid Australian working rights (Mandatory but we may consider the transfer of existing employer sponsorship))
• A current Western Australian “C” class drivers’ license
• Be able to obtain a National Police Clearance

Culture and Benefits

Our workplace demonstrates dignity and respect for each other, we offer challenging work, highly competitive remuneration that is regularly adjusted to market conditions and career development opportunities.   At AGAA we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us.  Your new benefits will include:

• Fully Covered Top Tier Gold Cover Private Health Insurance for you and your family (not a discount or partial payment – fully paid!)
• Flexible working policy
• Attractive Annual Bonus  
• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180, and an accredited Menopause Friendly employer
• 26 weeks primary and 8 weeks secondary paid Parental Leave
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities and further study assistance
• Active committees driving a culture of Inclusion and Belonging 
• Giving back to your community with Volunteering Leave
• Salary sacrifice and Novated Lease options  
  
  

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on the WORK180 website.

AGAA recognises that standard recruitment processes are not accessible to everyone. If there are any accommodations or supports that would assist you in participating in the recruitment process for this role, please reach out to our Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity team at InclDiversityEquity@anglogoldashanti.com